CMST1061 Exam 2 Study Set

Often the difference between a successful & an unsuccessful speech is the choice of topic.

True

Relational messages are usually expressed nonverbally.

True

Saying something sarcastically is an example of paralanguage

True

Signposts can be used to warn your audience that something important is coming up.

True

Spirals rarely go on indefinitely.

True

Telling your audience what you are going to elaborate on is called a preview and should be part of your introduction.

True

A(n) ________ is a deeply rooted belief about a concept's inherent worth or worthiness.

Value

_____ is the degree to which people like or appreciate one another.

affinity

Carla & George made plans to have a quiet weekend in their apartment. Promptly at 9p.m. Saturday night, Carla's parents arrive for a surprise weekend visit. Startled, Carla stares at her parents, and says in a monotone, "Hi, it's sure great to see you." This is an example of which function of nonverbal communication?

contradicting

According to Altman & Taylor, the degree of intimacy in a relationship depends on the:

depth and breadth of information shared

All of the following are functions of a transition EXCEPT:

to tell how the conclusion relates to the body of the speech

Culture shapes many nonverbal practices.

true

Women seem to be better at decoding nonverbal messages than men.

true

When a speaker briefly states the sources of her supporting information, she is using:

vocal citations

__________ are audience members who have gathered because of common interests.

volunteers

A _______________ is a construction tool used to map out your speech.

working outline

Which of the following are effective ways to emphasize important points?

All the answers are correct: repetition signposts strong organization

No one gives a speech without having a reason to do so.

True

"Let me repeat that one more time," is an example of a transition.

False

A speaker should avoid repetition.

False

Analogies are brief stories with a particular point.

False

People from the United States are less likely to self-disclose than other countries.

False

Personal information and personal anecdotes do not belong in formal public presentations and can detract from the impact.

False

Personal space is a stationary bubble; territoriality is a movable bubble.

False

The higher your level of self-disclosure, the more you are apt to be liked.

False

The ideal of self-disclosure between partners in an intimate relationship is total sharing of everything.

False

The informative speaker intends to change the attitudes of audiences.

False

The location of your speech is irrelevant to the occasion of the speech.

False

Unlike confirming messages, disconfirming messages are a matter of perception.

False

When a receiver observes an inconsistency between verbal & nonverbal messages, the verbal message carries more weight.

False

When you conclude your speech, it is important to end abruptly.

False

____________ refers to the emotional tone of a relationship.

communication climate

"After listening to my speech, my audience will be able to list the five steps for preparing a small-claims case" is an example of a:

Purpose statement

Saying things like "uh uh" and "I see," and nodding your head in agreement, are examples of using which function of nonverbal communication?

Regulating

Transitions perform the following functions EXCEPT:

They tell how your points relate to the subpoints they are part of

Tammica was giving a speech on history of the high-heeled shoe. Which type of organizational pattern should Tammica use?

Time pattern

A speech to inform has the primary function of expanding audience knowledge on a topic.

True

Although both sexes are equally likely to reveal negative information, men are less likely to share positive feelings.

True

An effective speech uses a repetitive structure.

True

As long as people perceive their goals as mutually exclusive, they create a self-fulfilling prophecy in which the conflict is very real.

True

Audience analysis is the purest form of receiver orientation.

True

In an informative speech it is important to remind your audience of the importance of your topic to them.

True

In general, as the amount of information partners know about each other increases, so does their attraction.

True

Listeners in a communication class with required attendance are described as "captives."

True

Messages that show you are valued are known as confirming responses.

True

What type of supporting material is represented in the following excerpt from a speech? "Your own preventive checkups are like automobile check ups. While most of us are responsible for, even proud of, how we maintain our vehicles, we don't feel the same sense of accomplishment with our own bodies."

analogy

A(n) __________ is a predisposition to respond to something in a favorable or unfavorable way.

attitude

"You asked me to tell you what I really thought about your idea, but when I gave you my opinion, you told me I was too critical." This is an example of:

behavioral description

Kayla started her speech by saying "According to Mother Teresa, we cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love." In what way was Kayla capturing her audience's attention?

by using a quotation

_________ are audience members who have gathered for some reason besides the joy of hearing you speak.

captives

"According to the July 25, 2005, edition of Time magazine" is an example of a:

citation

Officer Rader was speaking to college freshmen about drinking responsibly. In his speech he stated, "One out of seven students will be arrested or cited for an alcohol-related violation." What rule about using a statistic did Officer Rader forget?

citing the source of the statistic

Yelling "Shut up!" or "Get it yourself!" is an example of:

direct aggression

All of the following are examples of nonverbal communication in relational context EXCEPT:

discussing last night's party.

Creating a reason for your audience to want to listen and learn from your speech is known as:

eliciting information hunger

According to Gibb, all the following can create a defensive climate EXCEPT:

equality

_____ has two or more equally plausible meanings.

equivocal language

According to the Gibb categories, ________ is often described as "You Language."

evaluative language

Cynthia states to John, "I don't care what you want for dinner! I want Mexican food tonight!" This is an example of what type of message?

evaluative message

In the developmental model, which stage of conversation development is the one in which people get acquainted by making "small talk?"

experimenting stage

Nonverbal behaviors that contradict the speaker's verbal message are usually unintentional & should be avoided if possible.

false

_____ to ______ relationships have the highest disclosure rate.

female to female

"After listening to my speech, the audience will be able to explain the problems associated with punch card ballots." This purpose statement is:

good because it tells what the audience will be able to do.

When conflict exists in an interpersonal relationship & you ignore it, you are exhibiting:

nonassertive behavior

Lee was having a conflict with a colleague at work. He tried to gain control by making her feel responsible for changing & accommodating his preferences by making little statements such as, "Well, I will do this job task, but it's really your place to do it." This is an example of:

passive aggression

Which of the following is not a demographic characteristic?

purposes for gathering

Your partner tells you, "You look nice in that outfit." The implication that he or she likes you and is proud of the way you look is the _____ of the message.

relational dimension

The Johari Window helps represent how _____ operates.

self-disclosure

_______ is the process of deliberately revealing information about oneself that is significant and that would not be normally known by others.

self-disclosure

Which of the following patterns is recommended for presenting information?

simple to complex

Hall identifies four main "distance zones" that many North Americans use for their relationships. Which is the most common spacing for two persons who work together in an office but who do not know each other well at all?

social

__________ is the general purpose of enlightening your audience by teaching it something.

speaking to inform

A sentence that states, "After listening to my speech, my audience will be able to . . ." is an example of a:

specific purpose statement

Informative speeches are generally categorized according to their content, including the following types EXCEPT:

speeches about instructions

Artifacts and appearance can most effectively communicate which of the following?

status

Julio asked Dolores how her day at work was. She answered him by shrugging her shoulders. This is an example of using which of the following functions of nonverbal communication?

substituting

Patrice is giving a speech in front of her class. She keeps shifting nervously back and forth. Patrice is not aware that she is shifting, but her classmates are. According to the Johari Window, which window or area would this fall into?

the blind area